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A Victorian electroplate three-piece candelabra garniture, Elkington & Co. of Birmingham, 1848/49/54
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 795cm, 29 1/2 in; 54.5cm, 21 1/2 in high respectively
comprising a six light candelabra and a pair of four-light candelabra, each on a triform base engraved with a coat-of-arms, rising to vine and leaf-wrapped scroll stem mounted with naked boys, detachable scroll branches and central light, alternate fruit basket fitting for centre of six light example
Provenance
The arms are those of Gardiner, probably of London, and Wigan, co. Lancaster.
Condition
All but one boy figure in need of re-mounting, one central light with stripped screw, some wear to electroplate on six-light example around the coat-of-arms.
For further queries please contact the Silver department directly on +44(0)207.293.5100.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."